Pets and Animals
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Learn about prairie chickensFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - The history of greater prairie chickens and their place in Illinois is the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Libertyv...
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Medications can be harmful to your felinesFeb 17, 2016 10:00 pm - The bathroom, though perhaps the smallest room in the house, may extend the largest dangers to our felines. Often because of the dangerous contents. Medications, both o...
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Amtrak welcoming small pets aboard most Northeast trains
Feb 17, 2016 6:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - Now Fifi and Fido can ride the rails for real. Amtrak says it's expanding a pilot program permitting travelers to bring aboard small pets on many Northeast...
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Hungry hawk fascinates kids at Ela libraryFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - Children gasped and laughed as a red-tailed hawk named Jack fed on a small dead mouse the falconer gave to the hunting bird Monday at the Ela Area Public Library in Lake...
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Will the next top Westminster dog be from the suburbs?Feb 13, 2016 10:00 pm - Local pooches head to Madison Square Garden
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Garfield Farm event promotes raising backyard chickensFeb 13, 2016 12:00 am - The barnyard at Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills was filled with people Saturday learning the ins and outs of raising backyard chickens. Special Projects Manager Da...
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Elgin making chickens permanent residentsFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin is permanently allowing backyard chickens, setting a maximum of 25 single-family homes permits. City council members voted 7-2 to make the ordinance change at thei...
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The Buddy Foundation celebrates its 21st birthdayFeb 10, 2016 10:00 pm - Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear, Buddy. Happy birthday to you. We're 21 years old. Join The Buddy Foundation Thursday, Feb. 25, at ...
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Orange collar project aims to get lost cats home
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Horse, pony visit terminally ill Arlington Heights woman — in her houseFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - When Carole Knanishu was young, she had a horse named Cherry. There is a long-told family story about the day Carole's sister let Cherry into the house to get something ...